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      • September 22, 2017 at 1:32 am
      bridgeyb33
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      Got it, thank you, I really appreciate it.

      • September 22, 2017 at 1:12 am
      bridgeyb33
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      Thank you for the reply Janner. Yes, my path report said that treatment, as if it were melanoma in situ, should be considered. But, I had wondered if it had clear margins initially would you still need the 5mm margin. I suppose in that instance not every dermatologist would recommend further re-excision. However, with margin involvement most would.

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